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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.38, 6,796.81 and 2,687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.38, 6,796.81 and 2,687.22 is: 3,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.38 : 6,796.81 = 2,687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.38/6,796.81 = 2,687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.38x = 6,796.81 × 2,687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.38x = 18,264,523.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,264,523.77/4,925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.25

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